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March 2005 Fine Art & Antiques Auction

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479. Set of Three Wax Portraits

1) Right facing profile of David Garrick (British Actor, 1717-1779), framed under glass. Low relief medallion sculpture mounted onto painted glass. Actor's name and year, 1778, written beneath in gold paint. Bust portrait measures apprx 3", in shadow box frame, entire item measures apprx 9-3/4"H x 7-3/4"W. Verso has biography of famous stage actor. 2) Left facing profile of Sir William Hamilton (British, 1730-1803). Hand painted portrait cast in wax with name written beneath, framed under glass. Figure measures apprx 3-1/2"H, in wood frame, entire item measures apprx 8"H x 7"W. Verso bears biographical information on portrait sitter. 3) Right facing profile of Sir John Jervis (1735-1823), framed under glass. Low relief commemorative portrait crafted with painted wax with name and date, 1798, written in gold paint beneath. Image measures apprx 2-3/4"H, in wooden frame, entire item measures apprx 7-3/4"H x 6-3/4"W. Biographical information on the Commander on verso.

Provenance: From the collection of Brainard Fine Arts, Cleveland, Ohio.

1,500/2,500
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